Aordable Housing Resources 1
Aordable
Housing
Resources
Phone: 1-866-730-2368
E-mail: [email protected]
Oce Address:
One Smitheld Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
FEBRUARY 2022
Aordable Housing Resources 2
Allegheny County Housing Authority
www.achsng.com
ACHA Central Ofce: 301 Chartiers Avenue, McKees Rocks, PA 15136
Phone: 412-355-8940
TDD: 412-402-2671
HCVP Satellite Ofce: 500 Amity Street Homestead, PA 15120
Email: [email protected]
Documents can be dropped off at either address Monday through Friday 7:30AM to 3:30PM.
Application is available online at: https://www.achsng.com/applyLIPH.aspx. For more information
on housing waiting lists and Section 8 waiting lists please visit ACHA’s website above. Communication
is best done via email as most services are being provided remotely due to COVID-19.
Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh
www.hacp.org
100 Ross Street, 4th Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (Drop box for documents on site)
Occupancy Department: 412-456-5030 (Occupancy Department)
Email: [email protected]
Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8): 412-456-5090
Email: [email protected]
Disability Compliance Ofce: 412-456-5282
Email: [email protected]
To apply for low-income public housing a pre-application must be submitted: https://hacp.org/
app/uploads/2021/08/LIPH-Pre-Application-effective-8-16-2021-Final-revised-8-19-21-B1.pdf
The pre-application for units for those age 62+ can be accessed at this link: https://hacp.
myhousing.com/ . To check your waiting list status via an automated phone system which is
available 24/7 call 412-520-3848. Communication is best done via email as most services are being
provided remotely due to COVID-19.
McKeesport Housing Authority
www.mckha.org
2901 Brownlee Avenue, 2nd Floor McKeesport, PA 15132
Phone: 412-673-6942
Applications are available to print online at: http://www.mckha.org/wp-content/
uploads/2018/03/Public-Housing-Application-March-2018.pdf. For more information on waiting
lists and specic properties accepting applications please visit MCKHA’s website above.
Housing Authorities in Allegheny County
Aordable Housing Resources 3
Search for Other Aordable & Subsidized Housing
PA Housing Search
www.pahousingsearch.com
• Select “Find Rentals” or “For Sale” then Select an area (county or city)
• Narrow down a housing search by using the “Basic,” “Advanced,” or “Accessible”
searchable features.
• Review list of affordable, market-rate, age-restricted and accessible rental housing.
• Detailed listings include pictures, maps, eligibility requirements (if applicable), and
information about nearby amenities such as hospitals and schools.
• Use helpful tools including an affordability calculator, rental checklist, and information
about renters’ rights and responsibilities.
Don’t have internet access? Contact the Bilingual Call Center, Mon. through Fri., 9:00 AM to
8:00 PM. 1-877-428-8844; TTY: 7-1-1.
Housing and Urban Development (Hud)
www.hud.gov
• Select “Find Affordable Housing Opportunities Near Me”
• Search for city or address or click around the map to view available properties
Other Resources for Housing Options
Craig’s List www.pittsburgh.craigslist.org
Go Section 8 www.gosection8.com
Pittsburgh Pennysaver www.pittsburghpennysaver.com
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette www.classmart.post-gazette.com
Facebook Marketplace www.facebook.com/marketplace/pittsburgh/
Show Me the Rent www.showmetherent.com
Trulia www.trulia.com
Zillow www.zillow.com
hotpads www.hotpads.com
Please be aware of the potential for misinformation or scams on the internet. Allegheny County DHS
and the Allegheny Link is not responsible for any risk of injury or loss of any kind relating to the
information on the websites provided.
Additional Resources for Housing Search Information:
Housing Navigator Unit for Tenants
https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Human-Services/Programs-Services/Basic-Needs/Housing-
and-Homeless/Housing-Navigator-Unit-for-Tenants.aspx
Aordable Housing Resources 4
Rental Tracking Sheet
It is extremely important to keep a record of the properties to which you apply. You can then update the
properties if any of your information changes such as your phone number, mailing address, income info,
household make-up, etc.
Date
of
Contact
Contact
Information of
Property Manager
or Landlord
Address of
Rental Unit
Rent
Amount
Deposit Utility
Costs
Date
Unit is
Available
Actions
Taken:
Aordable Housing Resources 5
The following items are commonly required to apply for
aordable housing opportunities
Potential questions to ask a landlord before signing a lease
Legal Assistance & Mediation Regarding Housing Issues
• Birth Certicates for All Family Members
• Social Security Cards for All Family Members
• Driver’s License or other Photo ID for All Members 18 Years of Age of Older
• Sources of Income
• Employment History
• Bank Name and Address (Type of Account: Savings, Checking, or other Account)
• Current and Previous Landlord Names and Addresses
*Some management companies may require additional documents
• What utilities am I responsible for? What utilities is the landlord paying?
• Where and how do I pay the rent? Do I receive receipts for rent paid?
• Who do I contact if there is a maintenance emergency?
• Appliances: Who is responsible for repairs? Replacement?
• Does the lease extend month-to-month after the xed term (usually one year) or does it
renew?
• What is your guest policy?
• What your pet policy?
Neighborhood Legal Services Association
www.nlsa.us
928 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-255-6700 or 1-866-761-6572
Ofce Hours: Monday – Friday 9A – 3P / By Phone: Monday – Friday 9A – 1P
Fair Housing Partnership
https://fhp.org
2840 Liberty Avenue, Suite 205 Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-391-2535
Monday – Friday 9A – 5P
Just Mediation PGH
https://www.justmediationpgh.org/
Request mediation online at the website above.
412-228-0730
Email: info@justmediationpgh.org
Aordable Housing Resources 6
Where to Find Furniture and Household Items
Appliance Warehouse
www.appliancewarehouse.com
62 S. 6th Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203
412-381-8800
Monday – Saturday 9A – 5P
Email: info@appliancewarehouse.com
The Blessing Board
www.blessingboard.org
Shaler Plaza Location
880 Butler Street, Suite 1A Pittsburgh, PA
15223
412-426-9107
West Mifin Location
1200 Lebanon Road West Mifin, PA 15122
For appointments reach out to
[email protected]g
Construction Junction
https://www.cjreuse.org/
214 N. Lexington Street, Pittsburgh, PA
15208, 412-339-9450 Please text, do not call
Monday - Saturday 9A - 5P, Sunday 10A - 5P
East End Community Thrift Shop
(“Thrifty”)
www.thomasmertoncenter.org/thrifty
5123 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
412-361-6010
Tuesday - Friday 10A - 3:30P
Saturday 12P - 3:30P
Closed Sunday & Monday
Free Store 15104 & Wilkinsburg
www.freestore15104.org
420 Braddock Avenue, Braddock, PA 15104
Email: freestore151[email protected]
Tuesday & Thursday 11A – 1P
Saturday 10A - 12P
619 Penn Avenue, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
www.freestorewilkinsburg.org
Email: freestor[email protected]
412-436-9836
Saturdays 10A - 2P
Goodwill Thrift Stores
https://www.goodwillswpa.org/goodwill-
stores
Please see website for store locations.
O the Floor Pittsburgh
www.offtheoorpgh.org
901 Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233
412-926-5053
Email: info@offtheoor.org
Off the Floor Pittsburgh does not accept direct
referrals from individuals in need. If you are
in need of furniture assistance, please reach
out the any agencies you are working with to
inquire if they are a Referral Partner or call
2-1-1. The Allegheny Link is not a referral
partner with this agency.
Red, White & Blue Thrift Store
http://redwhiteandbluethriftstore.com/
pittsburgh-pa1/
890 Saw Mill Run Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15226
412-381-1060
Monday – Saturday 9A – 6P
The Salvation Army Family Thrift Store
www.wpa.salvationarmy.org
855 E Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
412-481-7900
Monday – Saturday 9A – 6P
Aordable Housing Resources 7
The Salvation Army Family Thrift Store
www.wpa.salvationarmy.org
6150 Mountain View Drive West Mifin, PA 15122
412-466-0216
Monday – Saturday 9A – 6P
St. Vincent DePaul Society
www.svdppitt.org
Coraopolis: 412-264-2378
415 Chess Street, Coraopolis, PA 15108
Monday – Friday 10A – 6:30P, Saturday 10A-8P
Butler: 724-287-8682
226 Greater Butler Mart, Butler PA, 16001
Monday-Saturday 9A-7P
Monroeville: 724-733-8585
1730 Golden Mile Highway, Monroeville, PA 15146
Monday-Friday 9A-7P, Saturday 9A-6P
Castle Shannon: 412-882-8519
3423 Library Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15234
Monday- Wed 10A-6:30p, Fri- Sat 10A – 6:30P, Thursday 10A-8P
Penn Hills: 412-287-1183
10736 Frankstown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Monday-Saturday 9A-5P
Online Resources
www.craigslist.com
www.freecycle.org
Catholic Charities
412-456-6999
www.ccpgh.org, Select “Services”
Salvation Army
412-446-1500
https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/western-pennsylvania/, Select “How We Help”
Pittsburgh Presbytery Lazarus Fund
412-697-7390
www.pghpresbytery.org, Select “Justice Ministries”
General Financial Assistance Agencies
Aordable Housing Resources 8
North Hills Community Outreach
412-487-6316 (Main) opt. 1 x 3111
www.nhco.org, Select “Services”
(North Hills Residents Only)
Contact the ofce closest to you for assistance
Allegheny Valley Association
724-226-0606 x 10
www.avaoc.org
PA Department of Human Services (Formerly Department of Public Welfare)
Emergency Assistance Fund
412-565-2146
Must currently receive assistance from PA DHS (DPW) Examples: SNAP, Medical Assistance,
TANF, etc. If you are in need of DPW Benets, please apply at www.compass.state.pa.us or
visit your local PA Department of Human Services (Formerly DPW) Ofce
Customer Assistance Programs
Most utility companies have Customer Assistance (CAP) or Customer Assistance Referral
and Evaluation Services (CARES) programs that will assist low-income or otherwise needy
households with either temporary or long-term reduction in budget payments. Contact your
utility company for information:
Peoples Gas: 1-800-400-WARM (9276)
Duquesne Light Company: 1-888-393-7600
Columbia: 1-800-537-7431
Peoples TWP: 1-800-222-5101
First Energy: 1-888-862-6816 (Penelec, Penn Power, West Penn)
PA American Water: 1-888-282-6816
Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority: 1-866-762-2348
Dollar Energy Fund
www.dollarenergy.org
412-431-2800 or 1-800-683-7036
The Dollar Energy Fund provides cash assistance to utility customers to help them pay their
utility bills. Hardship funds provide assistance grants to customers who “fall through the
cracks” of other nancial assistance programs, or to those who still have a critical need for
assistance after other resources have been exhausted. The fund makes payments directly to
companies on behalf of eligible customers.
Utility Company Information
Aordable Housing Resources 9
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/LIHEAP.aspx
1-877-395-8930
Income-eligible households can apply for an energy assistance grants. The program is based on
income and number in a household. LIHEAP Provides cash assistance to help utility customers
pay residential energy bills. The program normally opens around November each year.
Low-Income Water Assistance Program (LIWAP)
https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/LIHWAP.aspx
LIWAP is a temporary emergency program to help low-income families pay overdue water bills.
Apply online at: www.compass.state.pa.us or request an application by calling the Statewide
LIHEAP Hotline 1-866-857-7095 or TDD 1-800-451-5886. Applications are also available at
your local county assistance ofces.
PA Public Utility Commission (PUC)
https://www.puc.pa.gov/
1-800-692-7380
The PUC regulates the many essential utility services that residents and business rely on every
day. The PUC works to ensure safe and reliable utilities at reasonable rates. For most concerns
with a PUC-regulated utility, you must contact the utility before you le a complaint through
the PUC. If you have a problem with a utility and have already contacted the utility, ling a
complaint is the next step. Two types of complaints can be led with the PUC—informal or
formal. Common informal complaints include residential billing issues, service quality and
payment arrangement requests. Common formal complaints include rate protests. The PUC
recommend that you use the informal complaint process rst, since many issues are resolved
sooner through this simpler process.
Pennsylvania Utility Law Project (PULP)
www.pautilitylawproject.org
1-844-645-2500
Email: [email protected]t
PULP provides information, assistance, and advice about residential utility and energy matters
affecting low-income consumers. PULP’s mission is to assist PA’s low-income residential utility
& energy consumers connect to and maintain affordable utility and energy services within
their homes.